Helping Care For Pets

when Hungry animals come to the shelter

Our Pet Food Bank helps to find a way to feed hungry pets living with families who have a demonstrated need— enabling them to retain their pets in their homes (rather than surrendering them to the Shelter).

When we receive pet food donations, we redistribute the food to families with needs. Economic conditions have made this program more important than ever.

What are the requirements to qualify for our Food Bank?

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❶ Agree to provide food and fresh water to my pets daily.

❷ Agree to have pets spayed or neutered and up-to-date on vaccines within two
months. If I am financially unable to do so, I will speak to a Humane Society
representative regarding financial assistance.

❹ Agree to tell my friends and family about the Humane Society of Vero Beach
& Indian River County’s Pet Food Bank in the event they need assistance.

❺ Agree that if I cannot properly care for my pet I will speak with a Humane
Society representative for assistance.

❻ Agree to bring my drivers license or ID every time I receive food.

❼ Agree that my pets are companions and not used for breeding or any illegal
activities.

❽Agree to hold the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County
harmless should my pet become ill.

❾ All families seeking assistance will be required to fill out a Pet Food
Bank Application. This application agrees to the terms above and lists the
number and type of animals in their home. Assistance will be provided for a
period of 3 months. After two months, recipients will be required to show proof
of vaccines and sterilization, if needed. Those who need financial assistance to
accomplish sterilization for their animals will be directed to our Animal
Wellness Clinic.

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By providing affordable VETERINARY CARE, we encourage families to keep ill and injured pets, rather than surrendering them to the Shelter.

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With 7 dogs and cats being born every time a child is born, we can never "adopt our way out" of the pet population crisis. We support SPAYING AND NEUTERING.

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Often, when animals start having behavior problems, they soon find themselves surrendered at our Shelter. But, through BEHAVIOR TRAINING, we can help.

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After all is said and done, ADOPTION is our #1 job. There really should be a pet for every person. We just have to find the right people.

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We are dedicated to matching PET PERSONALITIES with families whose lifestyles are compatible. It means every pet finds a "forever home."